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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.72, 17.54 and 10.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.72, 17.54 and 10.99 is: 15.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.72 : 17.54 = 10.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.72/17.54 = 10.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.72x = 17.54 × 10.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.72x = 192.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.62/12.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.15

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