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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.35, 17.50 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.35, 17.50 and 12.35 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.35 : 17.50 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.35/17.50 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.35x = 17.50 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.35x = 216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.13/12.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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