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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12, 16.58 and 10.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12, 16.58 and 10.56 is: 14.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12 : 16.58 = 10.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12/16.58 = 10.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12x = 16.58 × 10.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12x = 175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.08/12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.59

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