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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.04, 18.17 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.04, 18.17 and 11.82 is: 17.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.04 : 18.17 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.04/18.17 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.04x = 18.17 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.04x = 214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.77/12.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.84

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