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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 17.18 and 11.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 17.18 and 11.56 is: 15.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 17.18 = 11.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/17.18 = 11.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 17.18 × 11.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.50/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.93

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