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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.58, 173.37 and 50.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.58, 173.37 and 50.58 is: 75.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.58 : 173.37 = 50.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.58/173.37 = 50.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.58x = 173.37 × 50.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.58x = 8,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,769.05/115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.87

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