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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.39, 17.10 and 6.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.39, 17.10 and 6.94 is: 9.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.39 : 17.10 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.39/17.10 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.39x = 17.10 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.39x = 118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.62/12.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.57

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