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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.70, 17.49 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.70, 17.49 and 12.42 is: 17.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.70 : 17.49 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.70/17.49 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.70x = 17.49 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.70x = 217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.23/12.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.10

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