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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.53, 17.24 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.53, 17.24 and 11.00 is: 15.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.53 : 17.24 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.53/17.24 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.53x = 17.24 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.53x = 189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.55/12.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.13

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