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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.93, 17.71 and 12.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.93, 17.71 and 12.75 is: 17.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.93 : 17.71 = 12.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.93/17.71 = 12.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.93x = 17.71 × 12.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.93x = 225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.78/12.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.47

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