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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.09, 26.35 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.09, 26.35 and 11.82 is: 16.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.09 : 26.35 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.09/26.35 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.09x = 26.35 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.09x = 311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.46/19.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.32

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