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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.96, 17.91 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.96, 17.91 and 12.96 is: 17.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.96 : 17.91 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.96/17.91 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.96x = 17.91 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.96x = 232.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.11/12.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.91

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