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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 26.32 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 26.32 and 11.80 is: 16.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 26.32 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/26.32 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 26.32 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.39/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.27

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