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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.37, 16.95 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.37, 16.95 and 12.24 is: 16.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.37 : 16.95 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.37/16.95 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.37x = 16.95 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.37x = 207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.47/12.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.77

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