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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.69, 18.99 and 11.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.69, 18.99 and 11.98 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.69 : 18.99 = 11.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.69/18.99 = 11.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.69x = 18.99 × 11.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.69x = 227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.50/12.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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