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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.15, 16.77 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.15, 16.77 and 10.32 is: 14.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.15 : 16.77 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.15/16.77 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.15x = 16.77 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.15x = 173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.07/12.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.24

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