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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.90, 173.98 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.90, 173.98 and 47.47 is: 71.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.90 : 173.98 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.90/173.98 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.90x = 173.98 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.90x = 8,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258.83/115.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.26

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