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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.20, 16.83 and 6.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.20, 16.83 and 6.74 is: 9.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.20 : 16.83 = 6.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.20/16.83 = 6.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.20x = 16.83 × 6.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.20x = 113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.39/12.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.30

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