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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.80, 17.59 and 11.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.80, 17.59 and 11.59 is: 17.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.80 : 17.59 = 11.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.80/17.59 = 11.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.80x = 17.59 × 11.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.80x = 203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.87/11.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.28

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