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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.98, 18.08 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.98, 18.08 and 11.66 is: 17.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.98 : 18.08 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.98/18.08 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.98x = 18.08 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.98x = 210.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.81/11.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.60

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