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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.36, 17.03 and 10.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.36, 17.03 and 10.82 is: 14.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.36 : 17.03 = 10.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.36/17.03 = 10.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.36x = 17.03 × 10.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.36x = 184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.27/12.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.91

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