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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.57, 173.36 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.57, 173.36 and 28.91 is: 43.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.57 : 173.36 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.57/173.36 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.57x = 173.36 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.57x = 5,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011.84/115.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.37

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