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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.99, 17.99 and 4.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.99, 17.99 and 4.38 is: 6.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.99 : 17.99 = 4.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.99/17.99 = 4.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.99x = 17.99 × 4.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.99x = 78.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.77/11.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.57

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