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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.31, 16.98 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.31, 16.98 and 10.29 is: 14.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.31 : 16.98 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.31/16.98 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.31x = 16.98 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.31x = 174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.72/12.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.19

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