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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.64, 17.40 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.64, 17.40 and 12.34 is: 16.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.64 : 17.40 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.64/17.40 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.64x = 17.40 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.64x = 214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.72/12.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.99

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