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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.10, 18.04 and 11.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.10, 18.04 and 11.65 is: 17.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.10 : 18.04 = 11.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.10/18.04 = 11.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.10x = 18.04 × 11.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.10x = 210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.17/12.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.37

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