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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.89, 27.45 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.89, 27.45 and 11.15 is: 15.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.89 : 27.45 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.89/27.45 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.89x = 27.45 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.89x = 306.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.11/19.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.39

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