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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.26, 16.90 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.26, 16.90 and 9.38 is: 12.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.26 : 16.90 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.26/16.90 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.26x = 16.90 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.26x = 158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.52/12.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.93

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