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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.81, 17.66 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.81, 17.66 and 12.26 is: 16.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.81 : 17.66 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.81/17.66 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.81x = 17.66 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.81x = 216.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.36/12.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.89

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