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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.97, 17.87 and 10.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.97, 17.87 and 10.07 is: 13.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.97 : 17.87 = 10.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.97/17.87 = 10.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.97x = 17.87 × 10.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.97x = 179.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.89/12.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.87

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