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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.98, 19.35 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.98, 19.35 and 12.17 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.98 : 19.35 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.98/19.35 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.98x = 19.35 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.98x = 235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.39/12.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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