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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.45, 18.58 and 11.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.45, 18.58 and 11.29 is: 16.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.45 : 18.58 = 11.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.45/18.58 = 11.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.45x = 18.58 × 11.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.45x = 209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.75/12.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.84

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