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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.57, 17.35 and 10.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.57, 17.35 and 10.27 is: 14.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.57 : 17.35 = 10.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.57/17.35 = 10.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.57x = 17.35 × 10.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.57x = 178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.18/12.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.18

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