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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.23, 172.85 and 38.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.23, 172.85 and 38.19 is: 57.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.23 : 172.85 = 38.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.23/172.85 = 38.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.23x = 172.85 × 38.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.23x = 6,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600.95/115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.29

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