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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.31, 17.03 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.31, 17.03 and 11.04 is: 15.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.31 : 17.03 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.31/17.03 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.31x = 17.03 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.31x = 188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.01/12.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.27

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