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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.70, 17.54 and 5.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.70, 17.54 and 5.99 is: 8.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.70 : 17.54 = 5.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.70/17.54 = 5.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.70x = 17.54 × 5.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.70x = 105.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.06/11.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.98

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