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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.23, 18.23 and 11.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.23, 18.23 and 11.03 is: 16.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.23 : 18.23 = 11.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.23/18.23 = 11.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.23x = 18.23 × 11.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.23x = 200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.93/12.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.44

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