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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.13, 16.59 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.13, 16.59 and 12.12 is: 16.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.13 : 16.59 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.13/16.59 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.13x = 16.59 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.13x = 201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.07/12.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.58

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