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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.69, 17.28 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.69, 17.28 and 12.60 is: 17.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.69 : 17.28 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.69/17.28 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.69x = 17.28 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.69x = 217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.73/12.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.16

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