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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 172.67 and 41.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 172.67 and 41.94 is: 62.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 172.67 = 41.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/172.67 = 41.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 172.67 × 41.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 7,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,241.40/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.93

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