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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.08, 16.70 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.08, 16.70 and 10.48 is: 14.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.08 : 16.70 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.08/16.70 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.08x = 16.70 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.08x = 175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.02/12.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.49

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