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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.93, 17.87 and 5.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.93, 17.87 and 5.91 is: 8.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.93 : 17.87 = 5.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.93/17.87 = 5.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.93x = 17.87 × 5.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.93x = 105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.55/11.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.85

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