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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.43, 26.79 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.43, 26.79 and 12.14 is: 16.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.43 : 26.79 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.43/26.79 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.43x = 26.79 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.43x = 325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.23/19.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.74

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