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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.68, 17.52 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.68, 17.52 and 12.44 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.68 : 17.52 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.68/17.52 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.68x = 17.52 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.68x = 217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.95/12.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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