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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.59, 17.24 and 11.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.59, 17.24 and 11.17 is: 16.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.59 : 17.24 = 11.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.59/17.24 = 11.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.59x = 17.24 × 11.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.59x = 192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.57/11.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.62

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