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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.77, 17.47 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.77, 17.47 and 12.53 is: 17.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.77 : 17.47 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.77/17.47 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.77x = 17.47 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.77x = 218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.90/12.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.14

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