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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.30, 17.00 and 10.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.30, 17.00 and 10.00 is: 13.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.30 : 17.00 = 10.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.30/17.00 = 10.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.30x = 17.00 × 10.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.30x = 169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.92/12.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.81

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