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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.71, 173.54 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.71, 173.54 and 38.66 is: 57.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.71 : 173.54 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.71/173.54 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.71x = 173.54 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.71x = 6,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,709.26/115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.98

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