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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.85, 17.69 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.85, 17.69 and 11.02 is: 15.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.85 : 17.69 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.85/17.69 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.85x = 17.69 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.85x = 194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.94/12.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.17

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