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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.87, 173.91 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.87, 173.91 and 47.44 is: 71.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.87 : 173.91 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.87/173.91 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.87x = 173.91 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.87x = 8,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250.29/115.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.20

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