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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.59, 17.34 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.59, 17.34 and 11.49 is: 15.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.59 : 17.34 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.59/17.34 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.59x = 17.34 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.59x = 199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.24/12.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.83

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