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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.57, 17.36 and 7.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.57, 17.36 and 7.73 is: 10.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.57 : 17.36 = 7.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.57/17.36 = 7.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.57x = 17.36 × 7.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.57x = 134.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.07/12.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.67

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