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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.23, 16.92 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.23, 16.92 and 12.14 is: 16.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.23 : 16.92 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.23/16.92 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.23x = 16.92 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.23x = 205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.41/12.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.80

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