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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.53, 17.16 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.53, 17.16 and 12.38 is: 16.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.53 : 17.16 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.53/17.16 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.53x = 17.16 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.53x = 212.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.36/12.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.95

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