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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.69, 17.51 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.69, 17.51 and 12.24 is: 16.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.69 : 17.51 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.69/17.51 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.69x = 17.51 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.69x = 214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.26/12.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.88

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