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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.40, 17.06 and 11.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.40, 17.06 and 11.18 is: 15.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.40 : 17.06 = 11.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.40/17.06 = 11.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.40x = 17.06 × 11.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.40x = 190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.73/12.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.39

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