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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.32, 16.97 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.32, 16.97 and 9.25 is: 12.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.32 : 16.97 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.32/16.97 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.32x = 16.97 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.32x = 156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.89/12.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.73

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