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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.47, 17.09 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.47, 17.09 and 11.66 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.47 : 17.09 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.47/17.09 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.47x = 17.09 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.47x = 199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.13/12.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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