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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.58, 17.36 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.58, 17.36 and 9.13 is: 12.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.58 : 17.36 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.58/17.36 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.58x = 17.36 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.58x = 158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.53/12.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.60

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