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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.95, 19.33 and 11.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.95, 19.33 and 11.45 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.95 : 19.33 = 11.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.95/19.33 = 11.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.95x = 19.33 × 11.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.95x = 221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.40/12.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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