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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.45, 26.84 and 11.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.45, 26.84 and 11.26 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.45 : 26.84 = 11.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.45/26.84 = 11.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.45x = 26.84 × 11.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.45x = 302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.16/19.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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