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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.03, 17.94 and 11.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.03, 17.94 and 11.13 is: 16.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.03 : 17.94 = 11.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.03/17.94 = 11.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.03x = 17.94 × 11.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.03x = 199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.67/12.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.60

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