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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.44, 17.06 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.44, 17.06 and 11.66 is: 16.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.44 : 17.06 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.44/17.06 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.44x = 17.06 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.44x = 199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.01/12.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.00

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