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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 29.72 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 29.72 and 11.77 is: 17.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 29.72 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/29.72 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 29.72 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 349.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.75/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.68

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