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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.88, 26.03 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.88, 26.03 and 12.74 is: 17.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.88 : 26.03 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.88/26.03 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.88x = 26.03 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.88x = 331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.62/18.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.56

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