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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.30, 17.01 and 11.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.30, 17.01 and 11.58 is: 16.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.30 : 17.01 = 11.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.30/17.01 = 11.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.30x = 17.01 × 11.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.30x = 196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.98/12.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.01

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