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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 172.88 and 50.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 172.88 and 50.32 is: 75.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 172.88 = 50.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/172.88 = 50.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 172.88 × 50.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 8,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,698.21/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.47

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