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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 26.08 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 26.08 and 12.44 is: 17.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 26.08 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/26.08 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 26.08 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.44/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.15

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