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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.09, 16.69 and 7.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.09, 16.69 and 7.79 is: 10.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.09 : 16.69 = 7.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.09/16.69 = 7.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.09x = 16.69 × 7.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.09x = 129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.99/12.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.75

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