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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.11, 18.14 and 11.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.11, 18.14 and 11.86 is: 17.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.11 : 18.14 = 11.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.11/18.14 = 11.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.11x = 18.14 × 11.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.11x = 215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.04/12.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.76

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