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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.58, 17.38 and 10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.58, 17.38 and 10 is: 13.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.58 : 17.38 = 10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.58/17.38 = 10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.58x = 17.38 × 10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.58x = 173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.80/12.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.82

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