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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.44, 17.16 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.44, 17.16 and 8.12 is: 11.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.44 : 17.16 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.44/17.16 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.44x = 17.16 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.44x = 139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.34/12.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.20

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