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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.12, 26.39 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.12, 26.39 and 12.56 is: 17.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.12 : 26.39 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.12/26.39 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.12x = 26.39 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.12x = 331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.40/19.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.34

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