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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.42, 17.09 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.42, 17.09 and 8.18 is: 12.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.42 : 17.09 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.42/17.09 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.42x = 17.09 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.42x = 139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.67/11.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.24

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