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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.98, 17.98 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.98, 17.98 and 8.18 is: 12.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.98 : 17.98 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.98/17.98 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.98x = 17.98 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.98x = 147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.08/11.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.28

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