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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.87, 17.74 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.87, 17.74 and 9.63 is: 13.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.87 : 17.74 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.87/17.74 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.87x = 17.74 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.87x = 170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.84/12.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.27

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