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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 173.11 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 173.11 and 46.95 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 173.11 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/173.11 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 173.11 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 8,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,126.41/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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