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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.34, 17.01 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.34, 17.01 and 12.05 is: 16.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.34 : 17.01 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.34/17.01 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.34x = 17.01 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.34x = 204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.89/12.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.60

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