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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 171.31 and 48.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 171.31 and 48.33 is: 72.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 171.31 = 48.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/171.31 = 48.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 171.31 × 48.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 8,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,279.38/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.51

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