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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 172.83 and 29.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 172.83 and 29.72 is: 44.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 172.83 = 29.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/172.83 = 29.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 172.83 × 29.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 5,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136.29/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.58

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