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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.28, 16.92 and 9.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.28, 16.92 and 9.85 is: 13.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.28 : 16.92 = 9.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.28/16.92 = 9.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.28x = 16.92 × 9.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.28x = 166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.66/12.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.57

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