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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.04, 16.61 and 7.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.04, 16.61 and 7.73 is: 10.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.04 : 16.61 = 7.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.04/16.61 = 7.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.04x = 16.61 × 7.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.04x = 128.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.27/12.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.66

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