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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.01, 17.91 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.01, 17.91 and 10.32 is: 15.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.01 : 17.91 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.01/17.91 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.01x = 17.91 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.01x = 184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.83/12.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.40

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