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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 26.40 and 12.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 26.40 and 12.68 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 26.40 = 12.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/26.40 = 12.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 26.40 × 12.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 334.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.62/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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