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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.12, 26.40 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.12, 26.40 and 13.40 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.12 : 26.40 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.12/26.40 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.12x = 26.40 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.12x = 353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.76/19.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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