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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.71, 173.56 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.71, 173.56 and 34.55 is: 51.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.71 : 173.56 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.71/173.56 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.71x = 173.56 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.71x = 5,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996.50/115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.82

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