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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.07, 16.64 and 8.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.07, 16.64 and 8.42 is: 11.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.07 : 16.64 = 8.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.07/16.64 = 8.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.07x = 16.64 × 8.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.07x = 140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.17/12.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.62

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