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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.17, 18.15 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.17, 18.15 and 11.49 is: 17.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.17 : 18.15 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.17/18.15 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.17x = 18.15 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.17x = 208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.54/12.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.14

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