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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 63.17 and 11.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 63.17 and 11.69 is: 17.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 63.17 = 11.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/63.17 = 11.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 63.17 × 11.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.46/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.53

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