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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.98, 18.06 and 11.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.98, 18.06 and 11.78 is: 17.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.98 : 18.06 = 11.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.98/18.06 = 11.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.98x = 18.06 × 11.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.98x = 212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.75/11.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.76

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