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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.63, 17.52 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.63, 17.52 and 11.97 is: 16.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.63 : 17.52 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.63/17.52 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.63x = 17.52 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.63x = 209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.72/12.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.60

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