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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.49, 18.65 and 11.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.49, 18.65 and 11.41 is: 17.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.49 : 18.65 = 11.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.49/18.65 = 11.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.49x = 18.65 × 11.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.49x = 212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.80/12.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.04

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