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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 172.89 and 50.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 172.89 and 50.29 is: 75.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 172.89 = 50.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/172.89 = 50.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 172.89 × 50.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 8,695.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,695.31/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.36

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