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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.56, 17.10 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.56, 17.10 and 12.52 is: 17.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.56 : 17.10 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.56/17.10 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.56x = 17.10 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.56x = 214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.09/12.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.05

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