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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.04, 26.29 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.04, 26.29 and 11.77 is: 16.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.04 : 26.29 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.04/26.29 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.04x = 26.29 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.04x = 309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.34/19.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.24

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