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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.50, 29.18 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.50, 29.18 and 11.88 is: 17.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.50 : 29.18 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.50/29.18 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.50x = 29.18 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.50x = 346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.66/19.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.78

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