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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 26.73 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 26.73 and 12.90 is: 17.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 26.73 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/26.73 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 26.73 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.82/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.81

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