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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.81, 173.73 and 34.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.81, 173.73 and 34.67 is: 52.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.81 : 173.73 = 34.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.81/173.73 = 34.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.81x = 173.73 × 34.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.81x = 6,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,023.22/115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.01

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