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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.32, 172.98 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.32, 172.98 and 34.17 is: 51.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.32 : 172.98 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.32/172.98 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.32x = 172.98 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.32x = 5,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,910.73/115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.26

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