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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.22, 16.96 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.22, 16.96 and 12.08 is: 16.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.22 : 16.96 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.22/16.96 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.22x = 16.96 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.22x = 204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.88/12.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.77

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