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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.81, 17.68 and 7.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.81, 17.68 and 7.35 is: 10.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.81 : 17.68 = 7.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.81/17.68 = 7.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.81x = 17.68 × 7.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.81x = 130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.01/12.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.15

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