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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.60, 18.86 and 11.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.60, 18.86 and 11.99 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.60 : 18.86 = 11.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.60/18.86 = 11.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.60x = 18.86 × 11.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.60x = 225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.98/12.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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