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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.92, 17.84 and 10.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.92, 17.84 and 10.20 is: 14.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.92 : 17.84 = 10.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.92/17.84 = 10.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.92x = 17.84 × 10.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.92x = 181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.97/12.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.08

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