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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 29.24 and 12.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 29.24 and 12.76 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 29.24 = 12.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/29.24 = 12.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 29.24 × 12.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.10/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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