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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.32, 16.90 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.32, 16.90 and 11.96 is: 16.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.32 : 16.90 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.32/16.90 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.32x = 16.90 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.32x = 202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.12/12.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.41

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