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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.88, 26.05 and 12.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.88, 26.05 and 12.41 is: 17.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.88 : 26.05 = 12.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.88/26.05 = 12.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.88x = 26.05 × 12.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.88x = 323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.28/18.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.12

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