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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.57, 18.94 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.57, 18.94 and 11.07 is: 16.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.57 : 18.94 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.57/18.94 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.57x = 18.94 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.57x = 209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.67/12.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.68

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