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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.95, 17.84 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.95, 17.84 and 11.30 is: 15.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.95 : 17.84 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.95/17.84 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.95x = 17.84 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.95x = 201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.45/12.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.56

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