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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.45, 17.17 and 10.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.45, 17.17 and 10.61 is: 14.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.45 : 17.17 = 10.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.45/17.17 = 10.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.45x = 17.17 × 10.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.45x = 182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.13/12.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.63

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