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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 25.96 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 25.96 and 14.25 is: 19.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 25.96 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/25.96 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 25.96 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.80/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.61

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