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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.73, 29.60 and 11.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.73, 29.60 and 11.18 is: 16.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.73 : 29.60 = 11.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.73/29.60 = 11.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.73x = 29.60 × 11.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.73x = 330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.72/19.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.77

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