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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.84, 17.71 and 7.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.84, 17.71 and 7.99 is: 11.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.84 : 17.71 = 7.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.84/17.71 = 7.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.84x = 17.71 × 7.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.84x = 141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.41/12.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.01

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