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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.74, 17.59 and 7.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.74, 17.59 and 7.29 is: 10.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.74 : 17.59 = 7.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.74/17.59 = 7.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.74x = 17.59 × 7.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.74x = 128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.16/12.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.06

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