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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 30.00 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 30.00 and 11.44 is: 17.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 30.00 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/30.00 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 30.00 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.11/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.18

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