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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.18, 172.74 and 34.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.18, 172.74 and 34.01 is: 51.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.18 : 172.74 = 34.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.18/172.74 = 34.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.18x = 172.74 × 34.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.18x = 5,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,874.89/115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.01

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