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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.93, 26.11 and 14.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.93, 26.11 and 14.10 is: 19.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.93 : 26.11 = 14.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.93/26.11 = 14.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.93x = 26.11 × 14.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.93x = 368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.15/18.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.45

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