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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.19, 19.76 and 11.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.19, 19.76 and 11.86 is: 17.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.19 : 19.76 = 11.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.19/19.76 = 11.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.19x = 19.76 × 11.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.19x = 234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.20/13.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.76

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