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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.38, 17.05 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.38, 17.05 and 10.64 is: 14.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.38 : 17.05 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.38/17.05 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.38x = 17.05 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.38x = 181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.41/12.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.65

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