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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.91, 17.81 and 8.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.91, 17.81 and 8.06 is: 11.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.91 : 17.81 = 8.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.91/17.81 = 8.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.91x = 17.81 × 8.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.91x = 143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.49/12.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.12

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