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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.56, 29.28 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.56, 29.28 and 11.52 is: 17.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.56 : 29.28 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.56/29.28 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.56x = 29.28 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.56x = 337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.31/19.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.24

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