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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.03, 18.15 and 11.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.03, 18.15 and 11.67 is: 17.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.03 : 18.15 = 11.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.03/18.15 = 11.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.03x = 18.15 × 11.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.03x = 211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.81/12.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.61

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