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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.45, 17.16 and 8.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.45, 17.16 and 8.13 is: 11.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.45 : 17.16 = 8.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.45/17.16 = 8.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.45x = 17.16 × 8.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.45x = 139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.51/12.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.21

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