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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.43, 26.82 and 11.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.43, 26.82 and 11.25 is: 15.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.43 : 26.82 = 11.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.43/26.82 = 11.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.43x = 26.82 × 11.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.43x = 301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.73/19.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.53

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