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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.36, 16.82 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.36, 16.82 and 12.30 is: 16.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.36 : 16.82 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.36/16.82 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.36x = 16.82 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.36x = 206.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.89/12.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.74

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