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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.73, 17.54 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.73, 17.54 and 12 is: 16.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.73 : 17.54 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.73/17.54 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.73x = 17.54 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.73x = 210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.48/12.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.53

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