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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.21, 17.70 and 12.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.21, 17.70 and 12.21 is: 17.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.21 : 17.70 = 12.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.21/17.70 = 12.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.21x = 17.70 × 12.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.21x = 216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.12/12.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.70

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