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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.84, 17.72 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.84, 17.72 and 9.38 is: 12.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.84 : 17.72 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.84/17.72 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.84x = 17.72 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.84x = 166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.08/12.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.93

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