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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.90, 19.34 and 10.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.90, 19.34 and 10.23 is: 15.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.90 : 19.34 = 10.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.90/19.34 = 10.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.90x = 19.34 × 10.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.90x = 197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.80/12.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.33

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