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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.85 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.85 and 46.70 is: 70.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.85 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.85 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.85 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 8,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,072.10/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.03

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