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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.52, 17.27 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.52, 17.27 and 9.29 is: 12.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.52 : 17.27 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.52/17.27 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.52x = 17.27 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.52x = 160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.44/12.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.81

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