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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.27, 16.94 and 8.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.27, 16.94 and 8.20 is: 11.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.27 : 16.94 = 8.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.27/16.94 = 8.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.27x = 16.94 × 8.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.27x = 138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.96/12.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.32

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