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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.90, 17.79 and 9.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.90, 17.79 and 9.83 is: 13.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.90 : 17.79 = 9.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.90/17.79 = 9.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.90x = 17.79 × 9.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.90x = 174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.88/12.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.56

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