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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.06, 16.65 and 8.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.06, 16.65 and 8.84 is: 12.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.06 : 16.65 = 8.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.06/16.65 = 8.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.06x = 16.65 × 8.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.06x = 147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.19/12.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.20

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