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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.57, 17.35 and 8.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.57, 17.35 and 8.25 is: 11.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.57 : 17.35 = 8.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.57/17.35 = 8.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.57x = 17.35 × 8.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.57x = 143.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.12/12.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.39

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