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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.74, 17.52 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.74, 17.52 and 12.12 is: 16.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.74 : 17.52 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.74/17.52 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.74x = 17.52 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.74x = 212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.34/12.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.67

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