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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.94, 17.75 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.94, 17.75 and 12.17 is: 16.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.94 : 17.75 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.94/17.75 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.94x = 17.75 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.94x = 215.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.93/12.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.69

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