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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.88, 26.23 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.88, 26.23 and 18.69 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.88 : 26.23 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.88/26.23 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.88x = 26.23 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.88x = 490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.24/18.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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