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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.62, 17.32 and 11.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.62, 17.32 and 11.41 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.62 : 17.32 = 11.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.62/17.32 = 11.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.62x = 17.32 × 11.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.62x = 197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.53/12.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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