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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.06, 16.64 and 12.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.06, 16.64 and 12.01 is: 16.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.06 : 16.64 = 12.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.06/16.64 = 12.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.06x = 16.64 × 12.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.06x = 199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.82/12.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.57

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