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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.37, 29.05 and 11.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.37, 29.05 and 11.36 is: 17.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.37 : 29.05 = 11.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.37/29.05 = 11.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.37x = 29.05 × 11.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.37x = 330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.01/19.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.04

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