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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.98, 17.92 and 8.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.98, 17.92 and 8.13 is: 11.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.98 : 17.92 = 8.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.98/17.92 = 8.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.98x = 17.92 × 8.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.98x = 145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.56/12.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.21

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