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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.93, 17.82 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.93, 17.82 and 12.12 is: 16.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.93 : 17.82 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.93/17.82 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.93x = 17.82 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.93x = 215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.98/12.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.70

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