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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.72, 28.13 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.72, 28.13 and 11.97 is: 17.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.72 : 28.13 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.72/28.13 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.72x = 28.13 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.72x = 336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.66/18.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.98

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