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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.26, 16.89 and 10.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.26, 16.89 and 10.43 is: 14.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.26 : 16.89 = 10.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.26/16.89 = 10.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.26x = 16.89 × 10.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.26x = 176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.08/12.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.37

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