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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.94, 19.30 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.94, 19.30 and 11.80 is: 17.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.94 : 19.30 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.94/19.30 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.94x = 19.30 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.94x = 227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.74/12.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.60

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