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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.35, 17.01 and 11.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.35, 17.01 and 11.13 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.35 : 17.01 = 11.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.35/17.01 = 11.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.35x = 17.01 × 11.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.35x = 189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.32/12.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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