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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 172.76 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 172.76 and 46.70 is: 70.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 172.76 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/172.76 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 172.76 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 8,066.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,066.97/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.00

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