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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.40, 16.64 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.40, 16.64 and 12.40 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.40 : 16.64 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.40/16.64 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.40x = 16.64 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.40x = 206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.34/12.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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