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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.82, 27.35 and 11.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.82, 27.35 and 11.63 is: 16.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.82 : 27.35 = 11.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.82/27.35 = 11.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.82x = 27.35 × 11.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.82x = 318.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.11/19.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.05

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