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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.16, 16.75 and 11.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.16, 16.75 and 11.17 is: 15.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.16 : 16.75 = 11.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.16/16.75 = 11.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.16x = 16.75 × 11.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.16x = 187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.04/12.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.38

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