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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.95, 17.99 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.95, 17.99 and 12.89 is: 17.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.95 : 17.99 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.95/17.99 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.95x = 17.99 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.95x = 231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.89/12.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.91

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