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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.85, 17.75 and 11.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.85, 17.75 and 11.33 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.85 : 17.75 = 11.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.85/17.75 = 11.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.85x = 17.75 × 11.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.85x = 201.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.11/12.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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