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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.36, 17.07 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.36, 17.07 and 11.55 is: 15.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.36 : 17.07 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.36/17.07 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.36x = 17.07 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.36x = 197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.16/12.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.95

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