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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.56, 18.81 and 9.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.56, 18.81 and 9.17 is: 13.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.56 : 18.81 = 9.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.56/18.81 = 9.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.56x = 18.81 × 9.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.56x = 172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.39/12.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.72

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