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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 17.19 and 8.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 17.19 and 8.32 is: 11.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 17.19 = 8.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/17.19 = 8.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 17.19 × 8.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.02/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.48

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