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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.36, 17.08 and 10.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.36, 17.08 and 10.20 is: 14.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.36 : 17.08 = 10.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.36/17.08 = 10.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.36x = 17.08 × 10.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.36x = 174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.22/12.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.10

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