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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.36, 18.45 and 11.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.36, 18.45 and 11.65 is: 17.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.36 : 18.45 = 11.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.36/18.45 = 11.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.36x = 18.45 × 11.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.36x = 214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.94/12.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.39

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