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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.31, 16.99 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.31, 16.99 and 9.44 is: 13.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.31 : 16.99 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.31/16.99 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.31x = 16.99 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.31x = 160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.39/12.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.03

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