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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.91, 173.88 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.91, 173.88 and 34.76 is: 52.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.91 : 173.88 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.91/173.88 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.91x = 173.88 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.91x = 6,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044.50/115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.15

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