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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 172.89 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 172.89 and 38.23 is: 57.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 172.89 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/172.89 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 172.89 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 6,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,609.58/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.34

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