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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.99, 17.67 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.99, 17.67 and 12.93 is: 17.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.99 : 17.67 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.99/17.67 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.99x = 17.67 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.99x = 228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.47/12.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.59

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