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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.87, 17.82 and 8.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.87, 17.82 and 8.25 is: 12.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.87 : 17.82 = 8.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.87/17.82 = 8.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.87x = 17.82 × 8.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.87x = 147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.05/11.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.39

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