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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.59, 17.39 and 7.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.59, 17.39 and 7.58 is: 11.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.59 : 17.39 = 7.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.59/17.39 = 7.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.59x = 17.39 × 7.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.59x = 131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.82/11.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.37

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