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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.11, 18.08 and 11.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.11, 18.08 and 11.73 is: 17.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.11 : 18.08 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.11/18.08 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.11x = 18.08 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.11x = 212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.02/12.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.52

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