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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.88, 27.44 and 11.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.88, 27.44 and 11.69 is: 16.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.88 : 27.44 = 11.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.88/27.44 = 11.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.88x = 27.44 × 11.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.88x = 320.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.88/19.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.14

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