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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.32, 172.91 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.32, 172.91 and 44.93 is: 67.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.32 : 172.91 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.32/172.91 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.32x = 172.91 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.32x = 7,768.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768.85/115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.37

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