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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.25, 18.47 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.25, 18.47 and 11.77 is: 17.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.25 : 18.47 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.25/18.47 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.25x = 18.47 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.25x = 217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.39/12.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.75

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