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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.49, 173.26 and 34.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.49, 173.26 and 34.33 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.49 : 173.26 = 34.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.49/173.26 = 34.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.49x = 173.26 × 34.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.49x = 5,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,946.98/115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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