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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.67, 17.50 and 5.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.67, 17.50 and 5.26 is: 7.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.67 : 17.50 = 5.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.67/17.50 = 5.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.67x = 17.50 × 5.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.67x = 91.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.94/11.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.88

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