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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 26.31 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 26.31 and 12.59 is: 17.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 26.31 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/26.31 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 26.31 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.24/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.37

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