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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.92, 17.82 and 8.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.92, 17.82 and 8.83 is: 12.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.92 : 17.82 = 8.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.92/17.82 = 8.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.92x = 17.82 × 8.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.92x = 157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.31/12.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.17

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