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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.69, 17.53 and 8.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.69, 17.53 and 8.33 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.69 : 17.53 = 8.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.69/17.53 = 8.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.69x = 17.53 × 8.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.69x = 146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.06/11.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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