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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 26.22 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 26.22 and 14.11 is: 19.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 26.22 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/26.22 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 26.22 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.95/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.50

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