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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.68, 17.50 and 9.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.68, 17.50 and 9.05 is: 12.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.68 : 17.50 = 9.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.68/17.50 = 9.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.68x = 17.50 × 9.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.68x = 158.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.38/12.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.49

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