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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.98, 18.02 and 9.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.98, 18.02 and 9.73 is: 14.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.98 : 18.02 = 9.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.98/18.02 = 9.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.98x = 18.02 × 9.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.98x = 175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.33/11.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.64

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