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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.51, 17.17 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.51, 17.17 and 11.12 is: 15.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.51 : 17.17 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.51/17.17 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.51x = 17.17 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.51x = 190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.93/12.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.26

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