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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.21, 16.94 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.21, 16.94 and 12.11 is: 16.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.21 : 16.94 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.21/16.94 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.21x = 16.94 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.21x = 205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.09/12.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.80

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