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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.94, 29.91 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.94, 29.91 and 11.93 is: 17.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.94 : 29.91 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.94/29.91 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.94x = 29.91 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.94x = 356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.68/19.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.89

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