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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.19, 16.82 and 7.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.19, 16.82 and 7.34 is: 10.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.19 : 16.82 = 7.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.19/16.82 = 7.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.19x = 16.82 × 7.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.19x = 123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.39/12.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.12

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