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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.81, 17.64 and 9.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.81, 17.64 and 9.57 is: 13.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.81 : 17.64 = 9.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.81/17.64 = 9.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.81x = 17.64 × 9.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.81x = 168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.81/12.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.18

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