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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.41, 17.12 and 9.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.41, 17.12 and 9.98 is: 13.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.41 : 17.12 = 9.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.41/17.12 = 9.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.41x = 17.12 × 9.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.41x = 170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.93/12.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.78

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