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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 26.14 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 26.14 and 12.80 is: 17.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 26.14 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/26.14 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 26.14 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.59/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.68

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