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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.19, 172.86 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.19, 172.86 and 46.77 is: 70.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.19 : 172.86 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.19/172.86 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.19x = 172.86 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.19x = 8,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084.66/115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.19

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