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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 26.11 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 26.11 and 13.11 is: 18.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 26.11 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/26.11 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 26.11 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 342.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.17/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.08

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