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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.79, 19.08 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.79, 19.08 and 12.26 is: 16.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.79 : 19.08 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.79/19.08 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.79x = 19.08 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.79x = 233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.92/13.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.96

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