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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.55, 17.30 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.55, 17.30 and 10.93 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.55 : 17.30 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.55/17.30 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.55x = 17.30 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.55x = 189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.09/12.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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