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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.64, 18.96 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.64, 18.96 and 11.77 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.64 : 18.96 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.64/18.96 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.64x = 18.96 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.64x = 223.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.16/12.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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