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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 26.87 and 11.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 26.87 and 11.29 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 26.87 = 11.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/26.87 = 11.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 26.87 × 11.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.36/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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