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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 26.68 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 26.68 and 12.88 is: 17.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 26.68 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/26.68 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 26.68 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.64/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.75

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