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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.25, 28.87 and 11.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.25, 28.87 and 11.65 is: 17.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 28.87 = 11.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/28.87 = 11.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 28.87 × 11.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.34/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.47

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