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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.70, 27.18 and 11.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.70, 27.18 and 11.83 is: 16.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.70 : 27.18 = 11.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.70/27.18 = 11.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.70x = 27.18 × 11.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.70x = 321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.40/19.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.31

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