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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.54, 17.31 and 9.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.54, 17.31 and 9.31 is: 12.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.54 : 17.31 = 9.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.54/17.31 = 9.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.54x = 17.31 × 9.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.54x = 161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.16/12.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.85

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