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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 17.30 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 17.30 and 12.16 is: 16.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 17.30 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/17.30 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 17.30 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.37/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.88

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