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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115, 172.50 and 29.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115, 172.50 and 29.50 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115 : 172.50 = 29.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115/172.50 = 29.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115x = 172.50 × 29.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115x = 5,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088.75/115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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