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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.71, 173.59 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.71, 173.59 and 38.68 is: 58.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.71 : 173.59 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.71/173.59 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.71x = 173.59 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.71x = 6,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713.59/115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.02

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