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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.90, 173.73 and 47.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.90, 173.73 and 47.38 is: 71.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.90 : 173.73 = 47.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.90/173.73 = 47.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.90x = 173.73 × 47.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.90x = 8,230.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230.46/115.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.02

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