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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 26.65 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 26.65 and 12.86 is: 17.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 26.65 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/26.65 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 26.65 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.72/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.74

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