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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.48, 17.25 and 9.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.48, 17.25 and 9.42 is: 13.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.48 : 17.25 = 9.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.48/17.25 = 9.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.48x = 17.25 × 9.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.48x = 162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.50/12.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.02

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