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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.60, 17.37 and 7.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.60, 17.37 and 7.58 is: 11.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.60 : 17.37 = 7.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.60/17.37 = 7.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.60x = 17.37 × 7.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.60x = 131.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.66/11.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.35

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