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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.59, 15.99 and 7.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.59, 15.99 and 7.50 is: 10.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.59 : 15.99 = 7.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.59/15.99 = 7.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.59x = 15.99 × 7.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.59x = 119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.93/11.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.35

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