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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.99, 174.01 and 38.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.99, 174.01 and 38.94 is: 58.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.99 : 174.01 = 38.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.99/174.01 = 38.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.99x = 174.01 × 38.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.99x = 6,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,775.95/115.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.42

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