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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.36, 16.95 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.36, 16.95 and 12.32 is: 16.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.36 : 16.95 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.36/16.95 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.36x = 16.95 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.36x = 208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.82/12.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.90

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