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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.20, 28.81 and 11.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.20, 28.81 and 11.19 is: 16.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.20 : 28.81 = 11.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.20/28.81 = 11.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.20x = 28.81 × 11.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.20x = 322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.38/19.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.79

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