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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.17, 18.26 and 7.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.17, 18.26 and 7.66 is: 11.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.17 : 18.26 = 7.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.17/18.26 = 7.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.17x = 18.26 × 7.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.17x = 139.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.79/12.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.49

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