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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 172.74 and 42.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 172.74 and 42.97 is: 64.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 172.74 = 42.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/172.74 = 42.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 172.74 × 42.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 7,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,422.64/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.48

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