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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.94, 17.82 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.94, 17.82 and 11.12 is: 15.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.94 : 17.82 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.94/17.82 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.94x = 17.82 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.94x = 198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.16/12.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.31

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