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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.95, 26.16 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.95, 26.16 and 14.87 is: 20.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.95 : 26.16 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.95/26.16 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.95x = 26.16 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.95x = 388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.87/18.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.53

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