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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 27.08 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 27.08 and 11.97 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 27.08 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/27.08 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 27.08 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.08/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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