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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.69, 18.93 and 11.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.69, 18.93 and 11.16 is: 16.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.69 : 18.93 = 11.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.69/18.93 = 11.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.69x = 18.93 × 11.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.69x = 211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.26/12.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.65

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