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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.91, 19.28 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.91, 19.28 and 10.91 is: 16.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.91 : 19.28 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.91/19.28 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.91x = 19.28 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.91x = 210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.34/12.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.29

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