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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 173.92 and 47.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 173.92 and 47.46 is: 71.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 173.92 = 47.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/173.92 = 47.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 173.92 × 47.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 8,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254.24/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.20

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