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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.53, 17.24 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.53, 17.24 and 10.68 is: 14.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.53 : 17.24 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.53/17.24 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.53x = 17.24 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.53x = 184.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.07/12.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.70

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