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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.23, 28.84 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.23, 28.84 and 11.97 is: 17.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.23 : 28.84 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.23/28.84 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.23x = 28.84 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.23x = 345.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.21/19.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.95

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