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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.20, 26.48 and 12.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.20, 26.48 and 12.72 is: 17.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.20 : 26.48 = 12.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.20/26.48 = 12.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.20x = 26.48 × 12.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.20x = 336.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.83/19.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.54

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