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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.06, 26.30 and 11.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.06, 26.30 and 11.78 is: 16.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.06 : 26.30 = 11.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.06/26.30 = 11.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.06x = 26.30 × 11.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.06x = 309.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.91/19.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.26

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