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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.30, 16.97 and 6.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.30, 16.97 and 6.84 is: 9.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.30 : 16.97 = 6.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.30/16.97 = 6.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.30x = 16.97 × 6.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.30x = 116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.12/12.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.44

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