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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.95, 17.93 and 5.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.95, 17.93 and 5.19 is: 7.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.95 : 17.93 = 5.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.95/17.93 = 5.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.95x = 17.93 × 5.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.95x = 93.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.06/11.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.79

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