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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.73, 17.56 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.73, 17.56 and 9.66 is: 13.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.73 : 17.56 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.73/17.56 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.73x = 17.56 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.73x = 169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.63/12.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.33

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