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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.07, 16.67 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.07, 16.67 and 9.48 is: 13.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.07 : 16.67 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.07/16.67 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.07x = 16.67 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.07x = 157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.98/12.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.09

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