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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.33, 16.98 and 9.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.33, 16.98 and 9.60 is: 13.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.33 : 16.98 = 9.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.33/16.98 = 9.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.33x = 16.98 × 9.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.33x = 163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.01/12.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.22

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