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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.17, 18.15 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.17, 18.15 and 10.73 is: 16.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.17 : 18.15 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.17/18.15 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.17x = 18.15 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.17x = 194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.66/12.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.00

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