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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.73, 17.58 and 8.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.73, 17.58 and 8.30 is: 12.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.73 : 17.58 = 8.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.73/17.58 = 8.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.73x = 17.58 × 8.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.73x = 145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.91/11.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.44

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