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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.12, 26.38 and 11.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.12, 26.38 and 11.84 is: 16.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.12 : 26.38 = 11.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.12/26.38 = 11.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.12x = 26.38 × 11.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.12x = 312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.34/19.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.34

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