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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.88, 26.02 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.88, 26.02 and 12.32 is: 16.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.88 : 26.02 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.88/26.02 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.88x = 26.02 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.88x = 320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.57/18.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.98

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