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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 172.93 and 42.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 172.93 and 42.14 is: 63.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 172.93 = 42.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/172.93 = 42.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 172.93 × 42.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 7,287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,287.54/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.22

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