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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.79, 17.69 and 5.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.79, 17.69 and 5.79 is: 8.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.79 : 17.69 = 5.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.79/17.69 = 5.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.79x = 17.69 × 5.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.79x = 102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.43/11.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.69

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