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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.74, 29.55 and 11.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.74, 29.55 and 11.16 is: 16.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.74 : 29.55 = 11.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.74/29.55 = 11.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.74x = 29.55 × 11.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.74x = 329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.74/19.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.70

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