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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.54, 18.86 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.54, 18.86 and 11.77 is: 17.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.54 : 18.86 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.54/18.86 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.54x = 18.86 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.54x = 221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.98/12.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.70

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