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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.37, 17.07 and 11.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.37, 17.07 and 11.14 is: 15.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.37 : 17.07 = 11.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.37/17.07 = 11.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.37x = 17.07 × 11.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.37x = 190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.16/12.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.37

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