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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 172.59 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 172.59 and 45.63 is: 68.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 172.59 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/172.59 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 172.59 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 7,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,874.42/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.41

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