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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.38, 17.00 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.38, 17.00 and 11.00 is: 15.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.38 : 17.00 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.38/17.00 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.38x = 17.00 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.38x = 186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.86/12.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.10

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