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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.38, 17.10 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.38, 17.10 and 12.11 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.38 : 17.10 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.38/17.10 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.38x = 17.10 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.38x = 207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.02/12.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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