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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 17.09 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 17.09 and 11.09 is: 15.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 17.09 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/17.09 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 17.09 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.53/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.21

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