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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.24, 18.28 and 11.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.24, 18.28 and 11.56 is: 17.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.24 : 18.28 = 11.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.24/18.28 = 11.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.24x = 18.28 × 11.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.24x = 211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.32/12.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.26

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