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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.91, 17.89 and 12.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.91, 17.89 and 12.49 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.91 : 17.89 = 12.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.91/17.89 = 12.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.91x = 17.89 × 12.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.91x = 223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.45/12.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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