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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.38, 18.47 and 11.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.38, 18.47 and 11.36 is: 16.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.38 : 18.47 = 11.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.38/18.47 = 11.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.38x = 18.47 × 11.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.38x = 209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.82/12.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.95

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