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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.91, 173.83 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.91, 173.83 and 34.74 is: 52.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.91 : 173.83 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.91/173.83 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.91x = 173.83 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.91x = 6,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,038.85/115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.10

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