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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.73, 173.61 and 38.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.73, 173.61 and 38.69 is: 58.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.73 : 173.61 = 38.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.73/173.61 = 38.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.73x = 173.61 × 38.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.73x = 6,717.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,717.21/115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.04

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