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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.20, 16.82 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.20, 16.82 and 8.11 is: 11.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.20 : 16.82 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.20/16.82 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.20x = 16.82 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.20x = 136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.39/12.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.18

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