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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 26.80 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 26.80 and 12.12 is: 16.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 26.80 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/26.80 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 26.80 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.69/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.73

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