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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.65, 11.94 and 5.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.65, 11.94 and 5.59 is: 7.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.65 : 11.94 = 5.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.65/11.94 = 5.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.65x = 11.94 × 5.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.65x = 66.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.72/8.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.71

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