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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.54, 173.30 and 34.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.54, 173.30 and 34.40 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.54 : 173.30 = 34.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.54/173.30 = 34.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.54x = 173.30 × 34.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.54x = 5,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,961.52/115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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