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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.25, 16.90 and 6.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.25, 16.90 and 6.79 is: 9.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.25 : 16.90 = 6.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.25/16.90 = 6.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.25x = 16.90 × 6.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.25x = 114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.77/12.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.37

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