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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.66, 17.39 and 10.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.66, 17.39 and 10.85 is: 14.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.66 : 17.39 = 10.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.66/17.39 = 10.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.66x = 17.39 × 10.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.66x = 188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.54/12.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.89

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