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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.73, 17.65 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.73, 17.65 and 12.54 is: 17.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.73 : 17.65 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.73/17.65 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.73x = 17.65 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.73x = 221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.27/12.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.38

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