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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.76, 19.18 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.76, 19.18 and 11.46 is: 17.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.76 : 19.18 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.76/19.18 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.76x = 19.18 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.76x = 219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.80/12.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.23

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