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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.65, 17.39 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.65, 17.39 and 10.44 is: 14.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.65 : 17.39 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.65/17.39 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.65x = 17.39 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.65x = 181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.58/12.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.36

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