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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.24, 16.82 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.24, 16.82 and 9.81 is: 13.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.24 : 16.82 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.24/16.82 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.24x = 16.82 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.24x = 164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.99/12.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.48

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