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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.89 and 38.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.89 and 38.29 is: 57.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.89 = 38.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.89 = 38.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.89 × 38.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 6,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,619.96/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.44

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