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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.85, 26.00 and 14.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.85, 26.00 and 14.77 is: 20.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.85 : 26.00 = 14.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.85/26.00 = 14.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.85x = 26.00 × 14.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.85x = 384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.03/18.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.37

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