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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.80, 18.14 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.80, 18.14 and 11.80 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.80 : 18.14 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.80/18.14 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.80x = 18.14 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.80x = 214.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.05/11.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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