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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.11, 18.04 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.11, 18.04 and 11.76 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.11 : 18.04 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.11/18.04 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.11x = 18.04 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.11x = 212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.05/12.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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