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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.38, 16.95 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.38, 16.95 and 11.95 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.38 : 16.95 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.38/16.95 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.38x = 16.95 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.38x = 202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.50/12.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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