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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.85, 29.73 and 11.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.85, 29.73 and 11.81 is: 17.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.85 : 29.73 = 11.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.85/29.73 = 11.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.85x = 29.73 × 11.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.85x = 351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.23/19.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.70

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