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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 26.13 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 26.13 and 14.38 is: 19.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 26.13 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/26.13 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 26.13 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.62/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.81

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