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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.95, 173.96 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.95, 173.96 and 34.80 is: 52.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.95 : 173.96 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.95/173.96 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.95x = 173.96 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.95x = 6,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052.85/115.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.20

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