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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.63, 173.45 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.63, 173.45 and 34.48 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.63 : 173.45 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.63/173.45 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.63x = 173.45 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.63x = 5,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980.73/115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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