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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.09, 18.09 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.09, 18.09 and 11.61 is: 17.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.09 : 18.09 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.09/18.09 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.09x = 18.09 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.09x = 210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.02/12.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.37

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