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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 171.42 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 171.42 and 49.28 is: 73.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 171.42 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/171.42 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 171.42 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 8,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446.54/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.91

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