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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.10, 16.78 and 11.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.10, 16.78 and 11.91 is: 16.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.10 : 16.78 = 11.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.10/16.78 = 11.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.10x = 16.78 × 11.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.10x = 199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.85/12.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.52

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