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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.48, 17.10 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.48, 17.10 and 12.47 is: 17.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.48 : 17.10 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.48/17.10 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.48x = 17.10 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.48x = 213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.15/12.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.08

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