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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.50, 17.26 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.50, 17.26 and 9.64 is: 13.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.50 : 17.26 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.50/17.26 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.50x = 17.26 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.50x = 166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.39/12.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.31

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