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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.44, 18.64 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.44, 18.64 and 11.80 is: 17.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.44 : 18.64 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.44/18.64 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.44x = 18.64 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.44x = 219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.95/12.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.68

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