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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.80, 17.62 and 12.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.80, 17.62 and 12.10 is: 16.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.80 : 17.62 = 12.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.80/17.62 = 12.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.80x = 17.62 × 12.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.80x = 213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.20/12.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.66

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