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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.49, 17.24 and 7.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.49, 17.24 and 7.64 is: 10.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.49 : 17.24 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.49/17.24 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.49x = 17.24 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.49x = 131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.74/12.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.55

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