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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.33, 16.97 and 11.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.33, 16.97 and 11.25 is: 15.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.33 : 16.97 = 11.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.33/16.97 = 11.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.33x = 16.97 × 11.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.33x = 190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.86/12.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.49

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