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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.98, 17.82 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.98, 17.82 and 11.85 is: 17.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.98 : 17.82 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.98/17.82 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.98x = 17.82 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.98x = 211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.17/11.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.63

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