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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.40, 18.60 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.40, 18.60 and 11.08 is: 16.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.40 : 18.60 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.40/18.60 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.40x = 18.60 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.40x = 206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.09/12.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.62

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