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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.05, 18.11 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.05, 18.11 and 11.71 is: 17.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.05 : 18.11 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.05/18.11 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.05x = 18.11 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.05x = 212.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.07/12.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.60

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