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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 29.06 and 11.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 29.06 and 11.36 is: 17.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 29.06 = 11.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/29.06 = 11.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 29.06 × 11.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.12/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.05

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