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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.30, 16.98 and 7.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.30, 16.98 and 7.46 is: 10.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.30 : 16.98 = 7.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.30/16.98 = 7.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.30x = 16.98 × 7.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.30x = 126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.59/12.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.29

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