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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 29.30 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 29.30 and 8.11 is: 12.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 29.30 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/29.30 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 29.30 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.75/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.17

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