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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.60, 17.31 and 10.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.60, 17.31 and 10.54 is: 14.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.60 : 17.31 = 10.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.60/17.31 = 10.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.60x = 17.31 × 10.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.60x = 182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.45/12.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.48

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