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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.21, 16.88 and 10.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.21, 16.88 and 10.98 is: 15.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.21 : 16.88 = 10.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.21/16.88 = 10.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.21x = 16.88 × 10.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.21x = 185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.29/12.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.18

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