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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.72, 173.50 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.72, 173.50 and 46.28 is: 69.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.72 : 173.50 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.72/173.50 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.72x = 173.50 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.72x = 8,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,029.58/115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.39

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