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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 172.97 and 43.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 172.97 and 43.19 is: 64.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 172.97 = 43.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/172.97 = 43.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 172.97 × 43.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 7,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,470.57/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.74

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