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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.38, 172.97 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.38, 172.97 and 46.83 is: 70.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.38 : 172.97 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.38/172.97 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.38x = 172.97 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.38x = 8,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100.19/115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.20

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