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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.01, 18 and 7.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.01, 18 and 7.99 is: 11.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.01 : 18 = 7.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.01/18 = 7.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.01x = 18 × 7.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.01x = 143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.82/12.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.98

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