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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.02, 16.58 and 9.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.02, 16.58 and 9.42 is: 13.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.02 : 16.58 = 9.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.02/16.58 = 9.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.02x = 16.58 × 9.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.02x = 156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.20/12.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.00

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