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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.72, 17.58 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.72, 17.58 and 11.22 is: 15.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.72 : 17.58 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.72/17.58 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.72x = 17.58 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.72x = 197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.25/12.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.51

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