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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.99, 18.08 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.99, 18.08 and 11.34 is: 17.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.99 : 18.08 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.99/18.08 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.99x = 18.08 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.99x = 205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.03/11.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.10

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