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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.01, 16.60 and 11.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.01, 16.60 and 11.81 is: 16.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.01 : 16.60 = 11.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.01/16.60 = 11.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.01x = 16.60 × 11.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.01x = 196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.10/12.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.33

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