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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.63, 18.96 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.63, 18.96 and 11.34 is: 17.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.63 : 18.96 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.63/18.96 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.63x = 18.96 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.63x = 215.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.01/12.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.02

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