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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.83 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.83 and 43.11 is: 64.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.83 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.83 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.83 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 7,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450.70/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.64

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