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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 26.04 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 26.04 and 12.55 is: 17.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 26.04 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/26.04 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 26.04 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 326.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.80/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.33

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