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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.27, 18.31 and 11.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.27, 18.31 and 11.37 is: 16.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.27 : 18.31 = 11.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.27/18.31 = 11.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.27x = 18.31 × 11.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.27x = 208.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.09/12.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.96

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