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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.17, 16.69 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.17, 16.69 and 10.80 is: 14.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.17 : 16.69 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.17/16.69 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.17x = 16.69 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.17x = 180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.25/12.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.81

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