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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.91, 19.26 and 11.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.91, 19.26 and 11.94 is: 17.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.91 : 19.26 = 11.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.91/19.26 = 11.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.91x = 19.26 × 11.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.91x = 229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.98/12.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.82

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