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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.38, 18.64 and 11.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.38, 18.64 and 11.32 is: 17.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.38 : 18.64 = 11.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.38/18.64 = 11.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.38x = 18.64 × 11.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.38x = 210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.93/12.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.04

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