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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.13, 16.74 and 8.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.13, 16.74 and 8.26 is: 11.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.13 : 16.74 = 8.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.13/16.74 = 8.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.13x = 16.74 × 8.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.13x = 138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.23/12.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.40

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