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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 172.80 and 43.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 172.80 and 43.07 is: 64.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 172.80 = 43.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/172.80 = 43.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 172.80 × 43.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 7,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441.63/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.58

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