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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.73, 17.47 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.73, 17.47 and 12.64 is: 17.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.73 : 17.47 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.73/17.47 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.73x = 17.47 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.73x = 220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.82/12.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.35

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