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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.83, 17.72 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.83, 17.72 and 12.07 is: 16.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.83 : 17.72 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.83/17.72 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.83x = 17.72 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.83x = 213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.78/12.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.67

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