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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.93, 17.89 and 5.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.93, 17.89 and 5.51 is: 8.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.93 : 17.89 = 5.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.93/17.89 = 5.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.93x = 17.89 × 5.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.93x = 98.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.51/11.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.26

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