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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.41, 18.48 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.41, 18.48 and 11.75 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.41 : 18.48 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.41/18.48 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.41x = 18.48 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.41x = 217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.05/12.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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