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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 26.32 and 11.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 26.32 and 11.31 is: 15.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 26.32 = 11.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/26.32 = 11.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 26.32 × 11.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.68/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.61

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