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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.67, 17.38 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.67, 17.38 and 12.52 is: 17.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.67 : 17.38 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.67/17.38 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.67x = 17.38 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.67x = 217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.60/12.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.17

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