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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.93, 17.75 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.93, 17.75 and 11.72 is: 16.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.93 : 17.75 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.93/17.75 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.93x = 17.75 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.93x = 207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.94/12.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.08

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