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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.62, 18.95 and 11.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.62, 18.95 and 11.36 is: 17.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.62 : 18.95 = 11.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.62/18.95 = 11.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.62x = 18.95 × 11.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.62x = 215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.12/12.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.05

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