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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.98, 19.43 and 11.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.98, 19.43 and 11.50 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.98 : 19.43 = 11.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.98/19.43 = 11.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.98x = 19.43 × 11.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.98x = 223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.45/12.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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