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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.98, 26.17 and 14.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.98, 26.17 and 14.59 is: 20.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.98 : 26.17 = 14.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.98/26.17 = 14.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.98x = 26.17 × 14.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.98x = 381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.82/18.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.12

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