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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 26.23 and 11.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 26.23 and 11.24 is: 15.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 26.23 = 11.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/26.23 = 11.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 26.23 × 11.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.83/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.51

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