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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.09, 17.99 and 11.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.09, 17.99 and 11.79 is: 17.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.09 : 17.99 = 11.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.09/17.99 = 11.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.09x = 17.99 × 11.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.09x = 212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.04/12.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.54

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