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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.29, 16.85 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.29, 16.85 and 11.95 is: 16.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.29 : 16.85 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.29/16.85 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.29x = 16.85 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.29x = 201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.35/12.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.39

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