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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.86, 27.41 and 11.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.86, 27.41 and 11.68 is: 16.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.86 : 27.41 = 11.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.86/27.41 = 11.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.86x = 27.41 × 11.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.86x = 320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.01/19.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.11

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