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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.48, 18.58 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.48, 18.58 and 11.28 is: 16.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.48 : 18.58 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.48/18.58 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.48x = 18.58 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.48x = 209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.58/12.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.79

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