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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.01, 16.57 and 6.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.01, 16.57 and 6.55 is: 9.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.01 : 16.57 = 6.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.01/16.57 = 6.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.01x = 16.57 × 6.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.01x = 108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.48/12.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.04

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