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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.92, 17.70 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.92, 17.70 and 12.23 is: 16.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.92 : 17.70 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.92/17.70 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.92x = 17.70 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.92x = 216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.41/12.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.76

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