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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.76, 173.67 and 34.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.76, 173.67 and 34.61 is: 51.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.76 : 173.67 = 34.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.76/173.67 = 34.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.76x = 173.67 × 34.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.76x = 6,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011.15/115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.93

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