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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.45, 17.20 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.45, 17.20 and 11.09 is: 15.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.45 : 17.20 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.45/17.20 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.45x = 17.20 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.45x = 190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.69/12.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.31

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