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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.27, 16.94 and 6.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.27, 16.94 and 6.82 is: 9.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.27 : 16.94 = 6.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.27/16.94 = 6.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.27x = 16.94 × 6.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.27x = 115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.43/12.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.41

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