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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 172.96 and 51.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 172.96 and 51.20 is: 76.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 172.96 = 51.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/172.96 = 51.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 172.96 × 51.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 8,855.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855.55/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.82

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