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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.53, 17.17 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.53, 17.17 and 12.17 is: 16.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.53 : 17.17 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.53/17.17 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.53x = 17.17 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.53x = 208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.97/12.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.67

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