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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 26.93 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 26.93 and 11.75 is: 16.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 26.93 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/26.93 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 26.93 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.29/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.20

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