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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.09, 16.68 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.09, 16.68 and 10.29 is: 14.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.09 : 16.68 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.09/16.68 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.09x = 16.68 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.09x = 171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.64/12.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.20

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