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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.76, 17.44 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.76, 17.44 and 12.34 is: 16.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.76 : 17.44 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.76/17.44 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.76x = 17.44 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.76x = 215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.21/12.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.87

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