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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.75, 173.62 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.75, 173.62 and 38.77 is: 58.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.75 : 173.62 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.75/173.62 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.75x = 173.62 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.75x = 6,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,730.86/115.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.15

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