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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 172.68 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 172.68 and 42.96 is: 64.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 172.68 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/172.68 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 172.68 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 7,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,418.33/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.45

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