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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.48, 18.72 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.48, 18.72 and 11.49 is: 17.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.48 : 18.72 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.48/18.72 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.48x = 18.72 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.48x = 215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.09/12.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.24

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