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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.70, 17.55 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.70, 17.55 and 12.15 is: 16.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.70 : 17.55 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.70/17.55 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.70x = 17.55 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.70x = 213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.23/12.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.79

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