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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 173.95 and 34.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 173.95 and 34.81 is: 52.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 173.95 = 34.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/173.95 = 34.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 173.95 × 34.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 6,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,055.20/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.21

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