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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.21, 18.27 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.21, 18.27 and 11.06 is: 16.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.21 : 18.27 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.21/18.27 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.21x = 18.27 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.21x = 202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.02/12.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.55

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