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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.42, 18.56 and 11.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.42, 18.56 and 11.14 is: 16.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.42 : 18.56 = 11.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.42/18.56 = 11.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.42x = 18.56 × 11.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.42x = 206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.74/12.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.65

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