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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.26, 16.91 and 11.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.26, 16.91 and 11.05 is: 15.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.26 : 16.91 = 11.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.26/16.91 = 11.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.26x = 16.91 × 11.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.26x = 186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.80/12.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.23

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