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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.52, 17.23 and 10.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.52, 17.23 and 10.81 is: 14.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.52 : 17.23 = 10.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.52/17.23 = 10.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.52x = 17.23 × 10.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.52x = 186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.20/12.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.87

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