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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.81, 29.72 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.81, 29.72 and 11.85 is: 17.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.81 : 29.72 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.81/29.72 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.81x = 29.72 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.81x = 352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.10/19.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.77

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