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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.89, 17.76 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.89, 17.76 and 10.29 is: 14.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.89 : 17.76 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.89/17.76 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.89x = 17.76 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.89x = 182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.75/12.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.17

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