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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.90, 17.72 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.90, 17.72 and 11.52 is: 15.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.90 : 17.72 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.90/17.72 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.90x = 17.72 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.90x = 204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.13/12.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.82

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