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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.52, 17.28 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.52, 17.28 and 11.44 is: 15.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.52 : 17.28 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.52/17.28 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.52x = 17.28 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.52x = 197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.68/12.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.79

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