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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.22, 18.23 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.22, 18.23 and 12.11 is: 16.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.22 : 18.23 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.22/18.23 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.22x = 18.23 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.22x = 220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.61/13.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.69

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