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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.19, 20.94 and 11.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.19, 20.94 and 11.92 is: 16.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.19 : 20.94 = 11.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.19/20.94 = 11.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.19x = 20.94 × 11.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.19x = 249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.60/15.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.43

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