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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.66, 17.46 and 9.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.66, 17.46 and 9.78 is: 13.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.66 : 17.46 = 9.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.66/17.46 = 9.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.66x = 17.46 × 9.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.66x = 170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.76/12.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.49

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