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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.12, 16.64 and 11.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.12, 16.64 and 11.32 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.12 : 16.64 = 11.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.12/16.64 = 11.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.12x = 16.64 × 11.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.12x = 188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.36/12.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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