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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.08, 18.11 and 4.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.08, 18.11 and 4.86 is: 7.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.08 : 18.11 = 4.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.08/18.11 = 4.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.08x = 18.11 × 4.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.08x = 88.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.02/12.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.28

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