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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.60, 16.95 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.60, 16.95 and 12.60 is: 16.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.60 : 16.95 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.60/16.95 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.60x = 16.95 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.60x = 213.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.57/12.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.95

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