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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.95, 29.94 and 11.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.95, 29.94 and 11.40 is: 17.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.95 : 29.94 = 11.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.95/29.94 = 11.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.95x = 29.94 × 11.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.95x = 341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.28/19.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.11

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