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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.88, 173.83 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.88, 173.83 and 34.72 is: 52.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.88 : 173.83 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.88/173.83 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.88x = 173.83 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.88x = 6,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035.38/115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.08

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