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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.69, 17.66 and 11.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.69, 17.66 and 11.58 is: 17.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.69 : 17.66 = 11.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.69/17.66 = 11.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.69x = 17.66 × 11.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.69x = 204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.50/11.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.49

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