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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 17.91 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 17.91 and 12.42 is: 17.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 17.91 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/17.91 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 17.91 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.44/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.10

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