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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.86, 29.74 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.86, 29.74 and 11.85 is: 17.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.86 : 29.74 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.86/29.74 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.86x = 29.74 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.86x = 352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.21/19.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.74

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