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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 172.49 and 46.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 172.49 and 46.51 is: 69.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 172.49 = 46.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/172.49 = 46.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 172.49 × 46.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 8,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,022.90/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.74

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