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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 172.67 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 172.67 and 46.62 is: 69.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 172.67 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/172.67 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 172.67 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 8,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049.64/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.94

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