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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 27.07 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 27.07 and 11.85 is: 16.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 27.07 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/27.07 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 27.07 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 320.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.65/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.34

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