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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.02, 18.10 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.02, 18.10 and 11.72 is: 17.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.02 : 18.10 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.02/18.10 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.02x = 18.10 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.02x = 212.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.07/12.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.64

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