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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.27, 18.41 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.27, 18.41 and 11.61 is: 17.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.27 : 18.41 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.27/18.41 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.27x = 18.41 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.27x = 213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.74/12.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.42

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