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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.39, 16.99 and 12.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.39, 16.99 and 12.20 is: 16.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.39 : 16.99 = 12.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.39/16.99 = 12.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.39x = 16.99 × 12.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.39x = 207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.27/12.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.73

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