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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.59, 173.39 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.59, 173.39 and 38.54 is: 57.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.59 : 173.39 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.59/173.39 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.59x = 173.39 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.59x = 6,682.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682.45/115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.81

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