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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 172.62 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 172.62 and 38.06 is: 57.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 172.62 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/172.62 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 172.62 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 6,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,569.92/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.08

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