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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.21, 18.21 and 11.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.21, 18.21 and 11.99 is: 17.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.21 : 18.21 = 11.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.21/18.21 = 11.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.21x = 18.21 × 11.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.21x = 218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.25/12.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.87

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