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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.53, 17.30 and 8.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.53, 17.30 and 8.84 is: 12.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.53 : 17.30 = 8.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.53/17.30 = 8.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.53x = 17.30 × 8.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.53x = 152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.93/12.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.21

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