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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 27.37 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 27.37 and 11.64 is: 16.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 27.37 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/27.37 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 27.37 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.64/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.07

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