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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.47, 17.21 and 7.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.47, 17.21 and 7.01 is: 9.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.47 : 17.21 = 7.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.47/17.21 = 7.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.47x = 17.21 × 7.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.47x = 120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.68/12.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.68

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