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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.20, 16.73 and 11.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.20, 16.73 and 11.73 is: 16.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.20 : 16.73 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.20/16.73 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.20x = 16.73 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.20x = 196.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.18/12.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.09

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