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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.73, 17.59 and 4.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.73, 17.59 and 4.96 is: 7.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.73 : 17.59 = 4.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.73/17.59 = 4.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.73x = 17.59 × 4.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.73x = 87.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.13/11.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.43

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