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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 172.70 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 172.70 and 38.08 is: 57.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 172.70 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/172.70 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 172.70 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 6,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576.58/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.14

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