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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.10, 16.66 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.10, 16.66 and 10.94 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.10 : 16.66 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.10/16.66 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.10x = 16.66 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.10x = 182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.26/12.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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