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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.81, 19.10 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.81, 19.10 and 12.30 is: 17.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.81 : 19.10 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.81/19.10 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.81x = 19.10 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.81x = 234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.93/13.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.01

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