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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.12, 26.36 and 13.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.12, 26.36 and 13.29 is: 18.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.12 : 26.36 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.12/26.36 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.12x = 26.36 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.12x = 350.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.26/19.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.32

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