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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.14, 26.40 and 11.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.14, 26.40 and 11.86 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.14 : 26.40 = 11.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.14/26.40 = 11.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.14x = 26.40 × 11.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.14x = 313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.10/19.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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