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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.16, 16.77 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.16, 16.77 and 11.15 is: 15.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.16 : 16.77 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.16/16.77 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.16x = 16.77 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.16x = 186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.91/12.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.37

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