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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.82, 17.72 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.82, 17.72 and 8.45 is: 12.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.82 : 17.72 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.82/17.72 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.82x = 17.72 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.82x = 149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.67/11.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.66

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