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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.55, 17.32 and 7.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.55, 17.32 and 7.09 is: 9.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.55 : 17.32 = 7.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.55/17.32 = 7.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.55x = 17.32 × 7.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.55x = 122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.82/12.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.79

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