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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.87, 19.27 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.87, 19.27 and 11.52 is: 17.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.87 : 19.27 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.87/19.27 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.87x = 19.27 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.87x = 221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.99/12.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.25

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