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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.54, 18.85 and 11.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.54, 18.85 and 11.73 is: 17.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.54 : 18.85 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.54/18.85 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.54x = 18.85 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.54x = 221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.11/12.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.63

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