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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.23, 16.84 and 11.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.23, 16.84 and 11.69 is: 16.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.23 : 16.84 = 11.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.23/16.84 = 11.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.23x = 16.84 × 11.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.23x = 196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.86/12.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.10

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