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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.89, 173.81 and 38.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.89, 173.81 and 38.85 is: 58.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.89 : 173.81 = 38.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.89/173.81 = 38.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.89x = 173.81 × 38.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.89x = 6,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,751.96/115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.26

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