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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.98, 17.85 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.98, 17.85 and 11.08 is: 16.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.98 : 17.85 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.98/17.85 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.98x = 17.85 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.98x = 197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.78/11.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.51

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