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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.30, 16.95 and 5.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.30, 16.95 and 5.59 is: 8.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.30 : 16.95 = 5.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.30/16.95 = 5.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.30x = 16.95 × 5.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.30x = 94.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.72/11.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.38

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