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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.89, 173.84 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.89, 173.84 and 30.39 is: 45.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.89 : 173.84 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.89/173.84 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.89x = 173.84 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.89x = 5,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,283.00/115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.59

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