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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.91, 27.47 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.91, 27.47 and 11.72 is: 16.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.91 : 27.47 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.91/27.47 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.91x = 27.47 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.91x = 322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.05/19.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.18

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