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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 172.94 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 172.94 and 46.85 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 172.94 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/172.94 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 172.94 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 8,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101.14/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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