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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.95, 17.87 and 10.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.95, 17.87 and 10.04 is: 13.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.95 : 17.87 = 10.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.95/17.87 = 10.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.95x = 17.87 × 10.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.95x = 179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.33/12.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.84

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