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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.81, 17.67 and 10.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.81, 17.67 and 10.39 is: 14.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.81 : 17.67 = 10.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.81/17.67 = 10.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.81x = 17.67 × 10.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.81x = 183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.59/12.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.33

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