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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.89, 26.07 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.89, 26.07 and 14.57 is: 20.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.89 : 26.07 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.89/26.07 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.89x = 26.07 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.89x = 379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.84/18.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.11

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