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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.67, 29.45 and 11.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.67, 29.45 and 11.63 is: 17.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.67 : 29.45 = 11.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.67/29.45 = 11.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.67x = 29.45 × 11.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.67x = 342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.30/19.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.41

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