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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.17, 16.79 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.17, 16.79 and 8.54 is: 11.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.17 : 16.79 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.17/16.79 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.17x = 16.79 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.17x = 143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.26/12.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.78

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