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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.68, 17.51 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.68, 17.51 and 10.74 is: 14.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.68 : 17.51 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.68/17.51 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.68x = 17.51 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.68x = 188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.00/12.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.83

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