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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.93, 27.50 and 11.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.93, 27.50 and 11.18 is: 15.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.93 : 27.50 = 11.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.93/27.50 = 11.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.93x = 27.50 × 11.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.93x = 307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.49/19.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.43

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