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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.93, 17.74 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.93, 17.74 and 12.50 is: 17.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.93 : 17.74 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.93/17.74 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.93x = 17.74 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.93x = 221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.75/12.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.15

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