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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.58, 17.35 and 5.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.58, 17.35 and 5.56 is: 8.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.58 : 17.35 = 5.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.58/17.35 = 5.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.58x = 17.35 × 5.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.58x = 96.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.44/11.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.33

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