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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.97, 173.96 and 47.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.97, 173.96 and 47.51 is: 71.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.97 : 173.96 = 47.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.97/173.96 = 47.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.97x = 173.96 × 47.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.97x = 8,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,264.83/115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.27

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