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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.26, 18.38 and 11.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.26, 18.38 and 11.84 is: 17.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.26 : 18.38 = 11.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.26/18.38 = 11.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.26x = 18.38 × 11.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.26x = 217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.62/12.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.75

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