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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 172.98 and 50.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 172.98 and 50.35 is: 75.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 172.98 = 50.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/172.98 = 50.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 172.98 × 50.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 8,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,710.10/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.48

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