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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.69, 17.50 and 11.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.69, 17.50 and 11.59 is: 15.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.69 : 17.50 = 11.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.69/17.50 = 11.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.69x = 17.50 × 11.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.69x = 202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.83/12.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.98

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