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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.36, 18.44 and 11.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.36, 18.44 and 11.59 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.36 : 18.44 = 11.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.36/18.44 = 11.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.36x = 18.44 × 11.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.36x = 213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.72/12.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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