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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.75, 19.20 and 11.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.75, 19.20 and 11.63 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.75 : 19.20 = 11.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.75/19.20 = 11.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.75x = 19.20 × 11.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.75x = 223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.30/12.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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