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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.95, 26.12 and 13.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.95, 26.12 and 13.47 is: 18.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.95 : 26.12 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.95/26.12 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.95x = 26.12 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.95x = 351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.77/18.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.57

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