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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 18.56 and 11.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 18.56 and 11.18 is: 16.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 18.56 = 11.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/18.56 = 11.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 18.56 × 11.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.50/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.65

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