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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.52, 18.67 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.52, 18.67 and 11.71 is: 17.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.52 : 18.67 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.52/18.67 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.52x = 18.67 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.52x = 218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.55/12.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.46

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