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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.54, 17.29 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.54, 17.29 and 10.49 is: 14.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.54 : 17.29 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.54/17.29 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.54x = 17.29 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.54x = 181.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.23/12.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.46

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