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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 29.35 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 29.35 and 11.55 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 29.35 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/29.35 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 29.35 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.96/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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