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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.27, 16.85 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.27, 16.85 and 10.44 is: 14.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.27 : 16.85 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.27/16.85 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.27x = 16.85 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.27x = 175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.86/12.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.33

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