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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.36, 18.64 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.36, 18.64 and 11.52 is: 17.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.36 : 18.64 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.36/18.64 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.36x = 18.64 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.36x = 214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.70/12.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.37

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