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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.80, 17.63 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.80, 17.63 and 10.74 is: 14.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.80 : 17.63 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.80/17.63 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.80x = 17.63 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.80x = 189.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.35/12.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.80

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