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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.17, 26.45 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.17, 26.45 and 12.26 is: 16.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.17 : 26.45 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.17/26.45 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.17x = 26.45 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.17x = 324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.28/19.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.92

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