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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.59, 15.99 and 6.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.59, 15.99 and 6.74 is: 9.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.59 : 15.99 = 6.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.59/15.99 = 6.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.59x = 15.99 × 6.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.59x = 107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.69/11.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.30

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