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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.37, 172.94 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.37, 172.94 and 46.94 is: 70.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.37 : 172.94 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.37/172.94 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.37x = 172.94 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.37x = 8,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,118.35/115.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.37

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