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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.90, 19.28 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.90, 19.28 and 11.72 is: 17.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.90 : 19.28 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.90/19.28 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.90x = 19.28 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.90x = 225.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.96/12.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.52

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