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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.77, 19.17 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.77, 19.17 and 11.46 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.77 : 19.17 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.77/19.17 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.77x = 19.17 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.77x = 219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.69/12.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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