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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.69, 27.19 and 11.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.69, 27.19 and 11.51 is: 15.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.69 : 27.19 = 11.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.69/27.19 = 11.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.69x = 27.19 × 11.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.69x = 312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.87/19.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.89

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