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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.38, 17.11 and 10.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.38, 17.11 and 10.58 is: 14.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.38 : 17.11 = 10.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.38/17.11 = 10.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.38x = 17.11 × 10.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.38x = 181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.04/12.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.62

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