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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.73, 58.11 and 11.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.73, 58.11 and 11.69 is: 17.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.73 : 58.11 = 11.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.73/58.11 = 11.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.73x = 58.11 × 11.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.73x = 679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.19/38.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.53

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