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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.19, 26.48 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.19, 26.48 and 11.93 is: 16.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.19 : 26.48 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.19/26.48 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.19x = 26.48 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.19x = 315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.80/19.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.45

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