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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.51, 17.25 and 9.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.51, 17.25 and 9.91 is: 13.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.51 : 17.25 = 9.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.51/17.25 = 9.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.51x = 17.25 × 9.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.51x = 170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.96/12.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.66

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