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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.96, 173.95 and 47.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.96, 173.95 and 47.49 is: 71.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.96 : 173.95 = 47.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.96/173.95 = 47.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.96x = 173.95 × 47.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.96x = 8,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260.11/115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.23

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