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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.80, 17.57 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.80, 17.57 and 12.32 is: 16.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.80 : 17.57 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.80/17.57 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.80x = 17.57 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.80x = 216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.46/12.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.91

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