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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 27.05 and 11.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 27.05 and 11.41 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 27.05 = 11.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/27.05 = 11.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 27.05 × 11.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.64/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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