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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.34, 16.98 and 11.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.34, 16.98 and 11.56 is: 15.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.34 : 16.98 = 11.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.34/16.98 = 11.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.34x = 16.98 × 11.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.34x = 196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.29/12.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.91

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