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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 173.96 and 29.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 173.96 and 29.31 is: 43.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 173.96 = 29.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/173.96 = 29.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 173.96 × 29.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 5,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,097.90/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.96

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