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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.28, 16.96 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.28, 16.96 and 8.82 is: 12.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.28 : 16.96 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.28/16.96 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.28x = 16.96 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.28x = 149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.57/12.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.18

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