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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.97, 17.91 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.97, 17.91 and 10.92 is: 15.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.97 : 17.91 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.97/17.91 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.97x = 17.91 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.97x = 195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.60/12.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.08

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