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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 26.88 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 26.88 and 12.57 is: 17.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 26.88 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/26.88 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 26.88 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 337.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.88/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.36

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