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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.72, 17.54 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.72, 17.54 and 9.27 is: 12.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.72 : 17.54 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.72/17.54 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.72x = 17.54 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.72x = 162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.62/12.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.78

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