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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.20, 28.71 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.20, 28.71 and 11.55 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.20 : 28.71 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.20/28.71 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.20x = 28.71 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.20x = 331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.60/19.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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