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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 172.56 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 172.56 and 38.01 is: 57.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 172.56 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/172.56 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 172.56 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 6,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,559.10/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.01

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