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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.30, 28.95 and 11.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.30, 28.95 and 11.68 is: 17.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.30 : 28.95 = 11.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.30/28.95 = 11.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.30x = 28.95 × 11.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.30x = 338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.14/19.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.52

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