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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.78, 173.59 and 47.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.78, 173.59 and 47.29 is: 70.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.78 : 173.59 = 47.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.78/173.59 = 47.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.78x = 173.59 × 47.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.78x = 8,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208.20/115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.89

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