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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.79, 17.66 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.79, 17.66 and 11.27 is: 15.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.79 : 17.66 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.79/17.66 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.79x = 17.66 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.79x = 199.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.03/12.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.56

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