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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.26, 18.42 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.26, 18.42 and 11.66 is: 17.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.26 : 18.42 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.26/18.42 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.26x = 18.42 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.26x = 214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.78/12.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.52

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