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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.12, 18.26 and 11.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.12, 18.26 and 11.24 is: 16.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.12 : 18.26 = 11.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.12/18.26 = 11.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.12x = 18.26 × 11.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.12x = 205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.24/12.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.93

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