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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 26.75 and 11.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 26.75 and 11.20 is: 15.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 26.75 = 11.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/26.75 = 11.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 26.75 × 11.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 299.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.63/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.46

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