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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.18, 16.84 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.18, 16.84 and 11.06 is: 15.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.18 : 16.84 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.18/16.84 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.18x = 16.84 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.18x = 186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.25/12.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.29

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