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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.92, 17.68 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.92, 17.68 and 12.64 is: 17.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.92 : 17.68 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.92/17.68 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.92x = 17.68 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.92x = 223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.48/12.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.30

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