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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.35, 18.50 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.35, 18.50 and 10.91 is: 16.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.35 : 18.50 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.35/18.50 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.35x = 18.50 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.35x = 201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.84/12.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.34

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