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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.31, 18.42 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.31, 18.42 and 10.49 is: 15.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.31 : 18.42 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.31/18.42 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.31x = 18.42 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.31x = 193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.23/12.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.70

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