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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.13, 16.72 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.13, 16.72 and 8.66 is: 11.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.13 : 16.72 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.13/16.72 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.13x = 16.72 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.13x = 144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.82/12.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.94

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