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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.17, 16.81 and 9.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.17, 16.81 and 9.45 is: 13.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.17 : 16.81 = 9.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.17/16.81 = 9.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.17x = 16.81 × 9.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.17x = 158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.83/12.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.05

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