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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.15, 16.77 and 7.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.15, 16.77 and 7.30 is: 10.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.15 : 16.77 = 7.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.15/16.77 = 7.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.15x = 16.77 × 7.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.15x = 122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.36/12.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.07

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