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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.15, 18.23 and 11.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.15, 18.23 and 11.79 is: 17.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.15 : 18.23 = 11.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.15/18.23 = 11.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.15x = 18.23 × 11.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.15x = 214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.87/12.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.69

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