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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.63, 17.43 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.63, 17.43 and 10.67 is: 14.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.63 : 17.43 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.63/17.43 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.63x = 17.43 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.63x = 186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.02/12.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.73

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