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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 26.14 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 26.14 and 18.21 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 26.14 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/26.14 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 26.14 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.12/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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