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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12, 16.56 and 9.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12, 16.56 and 9.09 is: 12.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12 : 16.56 = 9.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12/16.56 = 9.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12x = 16.56 × 9.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12x = 150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.53/12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.54

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