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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.31, 16.95 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.31, 16.95 and 11.30 is: 15.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.31 : 16.95 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.31/16.95 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.31x = 16.95 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.31x = 191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.43/12.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.55

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