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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.28, 18.49 and 11.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.28, 18.49 and 11.24 is: 16.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.28 : 18.49 = 11.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.28/18.49 = 11.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.28x = 18.49 × 11.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.28x = 207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.81/12.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.92

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