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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.08, 18.08 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.08, 18.08 and 11.74 is: 17.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.08 : 18.08 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.08/18.08 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.08x = 18.08 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.08x = 212.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.26/12.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.57

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