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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 26.60 and 11.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 26.60 and 11.99 is: 16.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 26.60 = 11.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/26.60 = 11.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 26.60 × 11.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.94/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.55

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