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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.59, 173.41 and 51.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.59, 173.41 and 51.47 is: 77.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.59 : 173.41 = 51.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.59/173.41 = 51.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.59x = 173.41 × 51.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.59x = 8,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,925.36/115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.21

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