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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 28.95 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 28.95 and 11.71 is: 17.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 28.95 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/28.95 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 28.95 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.00/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.55

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