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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.77, 173.68 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.77, 173.68 and 38.74 is: 58.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.77 : 173.68 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.77/173.68 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.77x = 173.68 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.77x = 6,727.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727.83/115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.11

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