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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 18.03 and 10.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 18.03 and 10.86 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 18.03 = 10.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/18.03 = 10.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 18.03 × 10.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 195.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.81/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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