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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.17, 18.26 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.17, 18.26 and 11.52 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.17 : 18.26 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.17/18.26 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.17x = 18.26 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.17x = 210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.30/12.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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