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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.73, 29.61 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.73, 29.61 and 11.72 is: 17.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.73 : 29.61 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.73/29.61 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.73x = 29.61 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.73x = 347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.03/19.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.59

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