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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.97, 173.91 and 38.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.97, 173.91 and 38.92 is: 58.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.97 : 173.91 = 38.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.97/173.91 = 38.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.97x = 173.91 × 38.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.97x = 6,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,768.58/115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.36

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