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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 27.57 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 27.57 and 11.80 is: 16.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 27.57 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/27.57 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 27.57 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.25/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.27

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