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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.90, 19.20 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.90, 19.20 and 12.31 is: 17.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.90 : 19.20 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.90/19.20 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.90x = 19.20 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.90x = 236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.35/13.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.00

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