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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.74, 17.63 and 11.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.74, 17.63 and 11.39 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.74 : 17.63 = 11.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.74/17.63 = 11.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.74x = 17.63 × 11.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.74x = 200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.75/12.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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