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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.23, 26.54 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.23, 26.54 and 12.34 is: 17.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.23 : 26.54 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.23/26.54 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.23x = 26.54 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.23x = 327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.44/19.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.03

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