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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.58, 173.31 and 43.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.58, 173.31 and 43.40 is: 65.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.58 : 173.31 = 43.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.58/173.31 = 43.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.58x = 173.31 × 43.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.58x = 7,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,521.65/115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.08

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