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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.22, 26.54 and 12.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.22, 26.54 and 12.75 is: 17.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.22 : 26.54 = 12.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.22/26.54 = 12.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.22x = 26.54 × 12.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.22x = 338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.32/19.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.61

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