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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.91, 17.81 and 10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.91, 17.81 and 10 is: 13.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.91 : 17.81 = 10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.91/17.81 = 10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.91x = 17.81 × 10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.91x = 178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.05/12.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.79

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