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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.76, 17.61 and 7.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.76, 17.61 and 7.30 is: 10.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.76 : 17.61 = 7.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.76/17.61 = 7.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.76x = 17.61 × 7.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.76x = 128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.62/12.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.08

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