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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.46, 17.19 and 9.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.46, 17.19 and 9.70 is: 13.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.46 : 17.19 = 9.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.46/17.19 = 9.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.46x = 17.19 × 9.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.46x = 166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.74/12.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.38

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