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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.71, 29.55 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.71, 29.55 and 11.15 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.71 : 29.55 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.71/29.55 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.71x = 29.55 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.71x = 329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.48/19.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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