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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.20, 26.50 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.20, 26.50 and 12.74 is: 17.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.20 : 26.50 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.20/26.50 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.20x = 26.50 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.20x = 337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.61/19.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.58

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