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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.92, 17.83 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.92, 17.83 and 7.74 is: 10.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.92 : 17.83 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.92/17.83 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.92x = 17.83 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.92x = 138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.04/12.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.68

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