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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 26.39 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 26.39 and 11.85 is: 16.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 26.39 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/26.39 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 26.39 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.65/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.35

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