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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.11, 18.15 and 10.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.11, 18.15 and 10.98 is: 16.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.11 : 18.15 = 10.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.11/18.15 = 10.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.11x = 18.15 × 10.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.11x = 199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.25/12.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.46

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