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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.94, 26.11 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.94, 26.11 and 15.70 is: 21.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.94 : 26.11 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.94/26.11 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.94x = 26.11 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.94x = 409.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.93/18.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.64

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