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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.70, 17.53 and 8.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.70, 17.53 and 8.31 is: 12.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.70 : 17.53 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.70/17.53 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.70x = 17.53 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.70x = 145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.67/11.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.45

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