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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.29, 171.33 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.29, 171.33 and 49.26 is: 73.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.29 : 171.33 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.29/171.33 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.29x = 171.33 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.29x = 8,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439.72/114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.84

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