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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.81, 173.72 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.81, 173.72 and 34.66 is: 51.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.81 : 173.72 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.81/173.72 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.81x = 173.72 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.81x = 6,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,021.14/115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.99

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