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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.85, 26.01 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.85, 26.01 and 10.67 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.85 : 26.01 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.85/26.01 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.85x = 26.01 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.85x = 277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.40/18.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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