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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.62, 17.51 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.62, 17.51 and 12.30 is: 17.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.62 : 17.51 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.62/17.51 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.62x = 17.51 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.62x = 215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.31/12.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.06

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