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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.42, 26.81 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.42, 26.81 and 12.15 is: 16.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.42 : 26.81 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.42/26.81 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.42x = 26.81 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.42x = 325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.74/19.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.77

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