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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.72, 17.36 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.72, 17.36 and 12.48 is: 17.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.72 : 17.36 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.72/17.36 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.72x = 17.36 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.72x = 216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.65/12.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.03

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