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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.41, 18.51 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.41, 18.51 and 11.54 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.41 : 18.51 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.41/18.51 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.41x = 18.51 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.41x = 213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.51/12.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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