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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 18.01 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 18.01 and 11.46 is: 17.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 18.01 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/18.01 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 18.01 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.43/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.24

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