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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.61, 17.41 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.61, 17.41 and 12.51 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.61 : 17.41 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.61/17.41 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.61x = 17.41 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.61x = 217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.80/12.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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