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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.10, 16.71 and 7.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.10, 16.71 and 7.25 is: 10.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.10 : 16.71 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.10/16.71 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.10x = 16.71 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.10x = 121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.11/12.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.01

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