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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.26, 16.82 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.26, 16.82 and 12.13 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.26 : 16.82 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.26/16.82 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.26x = 16.82 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.26x = 204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.03/12.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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