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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.65, 18.87 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.65, 18.87 and 11.12 is: 16.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.65 : 18.87 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.65/18.87 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.65x = 18.87 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.65x = 209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.88/12.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.60

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