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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.32, 17.11 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.32, 17.11 and 12.32 is: 17.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.32 : 17.11 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.32/17.11 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.32x = 17.11 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.32x = 210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.80/12.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.11

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