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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 172.87 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 172.87 and 34.13 is: 51.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 172.87 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/172.87 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 172.87 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 5,900.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,900.05/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.18

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