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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.97, 172.35 and 37.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.97, 172.35 and 37.88 is: 56.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.97 : 172.35 = 37.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.97/172.35 = 37.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.97x = 172.35 × 37.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.97x = 6,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528.43/114.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.78

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