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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.39, 17.10 and 7.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.39, 17.10 and 7.53 is: 10.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.39 : 17.10 = 7.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.39/17.10 = 7.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.39x = 17.10 × 7.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.39x = 128.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.76/12.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.39

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