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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 26.65 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 26.65 and 11.12 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 26.65 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/26.65 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 26.65 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 296.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.29/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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