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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.29, 16.96 and 6.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.29, 16.96 and 6.83 is: 9.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.29 : 16.96 = 6.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.29/16.96 = 6.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.29x = 16.96 × 6.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.29x = 115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.83/12.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.43

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