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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.22, 16.75 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.22, 16.75 and 12.11 is: 16.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.22 : 16.75 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.22/16.75 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.22x = 16.75 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.22x = 202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.84/12.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.60

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