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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.74, 173.63 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.74, 173.63 and 38.71 is: 58.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.74 : 173.63 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.74/173.63 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.74x = 173.63 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.74x = 6,721.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721.22/115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.07

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