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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.30, 16.91 and 10.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.30, 16.91 and 10.78 is: 14.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.30 : 16.91 = 10.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.30/16.91 = 10.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.30x = 16.91 × 10.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.30x = 182.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.33/12.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.82

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