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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.22, 16.87 and 7.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.22, 16.87 and 7.37 is: 10.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.22 : 16.87 = 7.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.22/16.87 = 7.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.22x = 16.87 × 7.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.22x = 124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.25/12.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.17

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