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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.53, 17.20 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.53, 17.20 and 10.91 is: 14.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.53 : 17.20 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.53/17.20 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.53x = 17.20 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.53x = 187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.71/12.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.98

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