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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.69, 173.54 and 33.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.69, 173.54 and 33.43 is: 50.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.69 : 173.54 = 33.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.69/173.54 = 33.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.69x = 173.54 × 33.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.69x = 5,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801.44/115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.15

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