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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.62, 17.44 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.62, 17.44 and 9.90 is: 13.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.62 : 17.44 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.62/17.44 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.62x = 17.44 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.62x = 172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.63/12.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.68

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