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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 29 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 29 and 11.74 is: 17.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 29 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/29 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 29 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.46/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.60

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