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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12, 17.93 and 10.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12, 17.93 and 10.51 is: 15.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12 : 17.93 = 10.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12/17.93 = 10.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12x = 17.93 × 10.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12x = 188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.44/12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.70

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