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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.87, 19.26 and 11.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.87, 19.26 and 11.37 is: 17.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.87 : 19.26 = 11.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.87/19.26 = 11.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.87x = 19.26 × 11.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.87x = 218.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.99/12.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.02

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