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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.70, 17.52 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.70, 17.52 and 11.35 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.70 : 17.52 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.70/17.52 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.70x = 17.52 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.70x = 198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.83/12.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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