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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.68, 173.50 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.68, 173.50 and 38.63 is: 57.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.68 : 173.50 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.68/173.50 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.68x = 173.50 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.68x = 6,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,702.31/115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.94

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