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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 29.26 and 11.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 29.26 and 11.40 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 29.26 = 11.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/29.26 = 11.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 29.26 × 11.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.56/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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