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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.61, 173.39 and 34.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.61, 173.39 and 34.43 is: 51.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.61 : 173.39 = 34.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.61/173.39 = 34.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.61x = 173.39 × 34.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.61x = 5,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969.65/115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.64

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