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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 171.34 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 171.34 and 44.80 is: 67.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 171.34 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/171.34 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 171.34 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 7,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,676.03/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.19

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