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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.37, 17.07 and 6.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.37, 17.07 and 6.91 is: 9.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.37 : 17.07 = 6.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.37/17.07 = 6.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.37x = 17.07 × 6.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.37x = 118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.00/12.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.54

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