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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.24, 16.85 and 9.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.24, 16.85 and 9.52 is: 13.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.24 : 16.85 = 9.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.24/16.85 = 9.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.24x = 16.85 × 9.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.24x = 160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.39/12.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.10

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