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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.23, 16.87 and 6.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.23, 16.87 and 6.98 is: 9.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.23 : 16.87 = 6.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.23/16.87 = 6.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.23x = 16.87 × 6.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.23x = 117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.68/12.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.63

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