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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.44, 18.74 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.44, 18.74 and 11.74 is: 17.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.44 : 18.74 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.44/18.74 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.44x = 18.74 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.44x = 220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.01/12.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.69

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