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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.08, 17.99 and 11.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.08, 17.99 and 11.53 is: 17.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.08 : 17.99 = 11.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.08/17.99 = 11.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.08x = 17.99 × 11.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.08x = 207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.33/12.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.16

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