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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12, 16.52 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12, 16.52 and 10.64 is: 14.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12 : 16.52 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12/16.52 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12x = 16.52 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12x = 175.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.64/12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.64

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