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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.64, 17.44 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.64, 17.44 and 9.76 is: 13.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.64 : 17.44 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.64/17.44 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.64x = 17.44 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.64x = 170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.21/12.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.47

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