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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.78, 17.64 and 7.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.78, 17.64 and 7.03 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.78 : 17.64 = 7.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.78/17.64 = 7.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.78x = 17.64 × 7.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.78x = 124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.04/12.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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