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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.30, 18.35 and 10.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.30, 18.35 and 10.95 is: 16.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.30 : 18.35 = 10.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.30/18.35 = 10.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.30x = 18.35 × 10.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.30x = 200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.88/12.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.33

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