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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.89, 26.04 and 14.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.89, 26.04 and 14.00 is: 19.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.89 : 26.04 = 14.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.89/26.04 = 14.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.89x = 26.04 × 14.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.89x = 364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.63/18.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.31

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