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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.01, 16.56 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.01, 16.56 and 8.93 is: 12.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.01 : 16.56 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.01/16.56 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.01x = 16.56 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.01x = 147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.88/12.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.31

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