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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.05, 17.96 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.05, 17.96 and 12.31 is: 16.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.05 : 17.96 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.05/17.96 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.05x = 17.96 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.05x = 221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.00/13.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.93

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