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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.03, 26.25 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.03, 26.25 and 11.76 is: 16.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.03 : 26.25 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.03/26.25 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.03x = 26.25 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.03x = 308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.70/19.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.22

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