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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.82, 173.74 and 34.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.82, 173.74 and 34.68 is: 52.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.82 : 173.74 = 34.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.82/173.74 = 34.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.82x = 173.74 × 34.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.82x = 6,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,025.30/115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.02

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