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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.52, 18.71 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.52, 18.71 and 11.02 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.52 : 18.71 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.52/18.71 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.52x = 18.71 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.52x = 206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.18/12.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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