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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.44, 17.16 and 6.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.44, 17.16 and 6.98 is: 9.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.44 : 17.16 = 6.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.44/17.16 = 6.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.44x = 17.16 × 6.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.44x = 119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.78/12.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.63

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