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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.58, 17.26 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.58, 17.26 and 11.54 is: 17.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.58 : 17.26 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.58/17.26 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.58x = 17.26 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.58x = 199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.18/11.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.20

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