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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.77, 17.61 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.77, 17.61 and 11.54 is: 15.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.77 : 17.61 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.77/17.61 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.77x = 17.61 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.77x = 203.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.22/12.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.91

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