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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.45, 17.18 and 7.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.45, 17.18 and 7.00 is: 9.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.45 : 17.18 = 7.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.45/17.18 = 7.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.45x = 17.18 × 7.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.45x = 120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.25/12.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.66

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