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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.03, 16.60 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.03, 16.60 and 8.80 is: 12.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.03 : 16.60 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.03/16.60 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.03x = 16.60 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.03x = 146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.08/12.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.14

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